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Millions of Students Are Still Without WiFi and Tech—Why Haven’t Policymakers Stepped Up?

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They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. First, there are states that lack any laws about what connectivity should be provided for education. Cases like 2020’s Cayla J. For instance, prior to COVID-19, Section 12100.8

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Teacher-Student Digital Communication Makes for Good Learning

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Dr. Evans said the Speak Up survey revealed that during the school closure period, there was a significant increase in students and teachers having two-way communication. For example, survey data showed: Student and teacher texting increased significantly during the sudden shift to digital learning because of COVID-19 school closures. “The